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The Harmonists, a Christian Communal society, founded Old Economy Village in 1824. They were known for their piety, as well as for their economic successes in textile manufacturing, including silk production, and later in the oil and railroad industries. Old Economy Village in Ambridge, PA is the home of a great deal of information about the Harmony Society and life in general in the nineteenth century. Major topics covered by the archives and library include music, architecture, religion, business, photographs, and more.
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Cannon on Ohio View - flour mill in background
Cannon on Ohio View - flour mill in background
street, Photograph, building
On front: New Ohio View Avenue
Carriage House
Carriage House
building, Photograph
Remodeled for housing. Also show fence with diamond pattern
Carriage House
Carriage House
building, Photograph, garden
Carriage house was turned into residential house and later back to a carriage house On back: Garden
Carriage House
Carriage House
building, Photograph
Carriage House before demolition. The Carriage House had been remodeled for housing. CSA 947-1-A-21. Photo by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Carriage House - Back
Carriage House - Back
building, Photograph
As seen from the Garden. The Carriage House was turned into residential house and later back to a carriage house
Carriage House, Summer Kitchen and part of Rapp House Garden
Carriage House, Summer Kitchen and part of Rapp House Garden
building, Photograph
Shot from church tower balcony. Folder has the following: Windows in 'Summer Kitchen', gas light in garden south at G.R. kitchen, no Duss Conservatory
Charcoal Oven in use
Charcoal Oven in use
people, Photograph, building
Between Beaver Rd. and 19th St. Shows 2 unidentified men.
Charcoal Ovens
Charcoal Ovens
building, Photograph
Handwritten on back: Ovens used for burning charcoal near what is now 18th Street near Beaver Road.
Charcoal Ovens
Charcoal Ovens
building, Photograph, Postcard
Charcoal Ovens between Beaver Rd. and 19th St on postcard Same as 0028a, but wide white border.
Charcoal Ovens
Charcoal Ovens
building, Photograph
Between 18th St. and Beaver Rd. Image very similar to #26. # 2057 is mislabeled Coke Ovens
Charcoal Ovens
Charcoal Ovens
building, Photograph
On Beaver Road
Charcoal Ovens
Charcoal Ovens
building, Photograph
Charcoal ovens
Charcoal Ovens and Oil Derrick
Charcoal Ovens and Oil Derrick
building, Photograph
19th St. and Beaver Rd. Oil derrick in background
Charcoal Ovens - close up
Charcoal Ovens - close up
building, Photograph
Charcoal ovens at Economy
Christiana Knoedler and unidentified man
Christiana Knoedler and unidentified man
Old timer, Photograph, building, historic clothing
In front of Pavilion Information on the back is incorrect. This is Christiana Knoedler not Mary Fruth.
Christiana Knoedler by the Rapp House Pump
Christiana Knoedler by the Rapp House Pump
Old timer, Photograph, building, historic clothing
Christiana Knoedler in historic costume Standing next to the pump. She is holding a copy of her book.
Church and Children with Easter baskets
Church and Children with Easter baskets
people, Photograph, building
Church at Easter, children with baskets, house and shed,
Church and Church Street
Church and Church Street
street, Photograph, building
Looking down Church Street at the Church. Shows gas lights.
Church and Great House Postcard
Church and Great House Postcard
Photograph, building
Looking down Church Street toward 16th.
Church and Non-Harmonist House
Church and Non-Harmonist House
Photograph, building
Hand written on front: 1906 The modern house is in striking contrast to the 'Old Dutch Meeting House.' The houses were all built Dutch fashion without any doors on the street. Printed on front: Old Meeting House - Economy, Pa On: back: Harriet #0940a has "William" on the back